The conditions will continue for next 10 days, said Sahoo adding that the temperature is likely to drop by one or two degree Celsius from the minimum temperature during the next few days.

However, OUAT Vice Chancellor Surendranath Pashupalak predicted that there might be slight changes in the present cold conditions from today in the state. The cold conditions are likely to persist in Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Bhadrak and Kendrapara districts.